I am chosen

1 Peter 2:9 - But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.

As Christians, it is really easy to think that we are simply part of a big crowd of believers, and that we somehow blur into the background. The Bible however, says that He leaves the ninety-nine to go after the one. That shows us the heart of God – that He loves us so much individually. When we read about the disciples, you will see that Jesus chose each of them individually. But the interesting part is all the disciples had their faults and flaws. They were just like us!

Take Peter for example. Peter is the disciple who cut off the servant of the high priest's ear off when they came to arrest Jesus. He also denied Jesus three times even after Jesus told him he would do so. Peter definitely had his faults and flaws. Despite that, Jesus still choose Peter, and he ended up one of the closest disciples to Him. Jesus chose Peter and the other disciples regardless, because broken people allow God’s light to shine through them.

God chooses us not because we’re faultless and have it all together, He chooses us because of Christ’s sacrifice for us. Remind yourself today that despite the fact we are human and have our faults and flaws, you are still chosen by God!

Prayer: Thank you God that You have specifically chosen me – chosen me to be here in this world at this time. I pray that You use me to help those in my sphere of influence. Help me to testify of Your goodness and be a light for You. Thank you Lord that nothing about me is a mistake. I am handpicked by You. I am Your special possession. In Jesus name, Amen.

Equippers Prayer Point

Pray for the children and young people across our movement, pray for them to end the year strong in their studies and for God's protection.